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P68T · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A client diagnosed with AD has impairments of memory and judgment and is incapable of performing activities of daily living. Which nursing intervention should take priority?

1. Present evidence of objective reality to improve cognition.
2. Design a bulletin board to represent the current season.
3. Label the client's room with name and number.
4. Assist with bathing and toileting.

Question 2

A female client was given the diagnosis of schizophrenia and recently has lost her job. She tells the nurse that she has enough money for only two more house payments, and if she does not find a job, she fears she will become homeless.

The nurse knows that this client falls in the group of nearly __________ of U.S. citizens who live below poverty level. a. 1
b. 6
c. 12
d. 25

Anna · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: The priority nursing intervention for this client is to assist with bathing and toileting. A client who is incapable of performing activities of daily living requires assistance in these areas to ensure health and safety.

Answer to Question 2

C
Approximately 12 of Americans (or 33 million people) live below poverty level. Living in poverty often precipitates mental disorders, or mental disorders may occur while an individual is living in poverty.